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Check out this daily round-up of happenings in politics, government, foreign affairs, entertainment, culture, and more. It's a fresh take on the news with the signature witty edge of the "intellectually irreverent" New York Times #1 bestselling author, historian, and political pundit Dr. Larry Schweikart. The News of Today is the History of Tomorrow.
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- 3 days ago15 min
TODAY'S NEWS, October 1-2, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWSElection outlook: The source says Florida is moving right while Virginia’s early-voting electorate is shifting left. It cites Republican advantages in spending and selected state races, while questioning polling accuracy and highlighting Republican mail-in ballot requests in Pennsylvania.Military reforms: Pete Hegseth announced a new autonomous-warfare command, stricter military fitness and personnel standards, and the “FORTRESS America” initiative for energy- and water-independent military installations. Six more universities will establish cadet corps, and a new Office of Religious Affairs was announced.Presidential pardons: Trump said he intends to pardon White House officials before leaving office.Children’s savings accounts: Trump plans to automatically enroll more than 60 million children in “Trump accounts,” according to the roundup.Supreme Court appointments: Trump said he regrets all three of his Supreme Court nominees. The source counters by pointing to their voting records on major issues.Flock cameras: A Florida county removed all its Flock surveillance cameras.FBI arrests: Kash Patel’s FBI has reportedly made nearly 9,000 arrests, an increase over the previous year.Abdul El-Sayed: The Michigan political candidate reportedly blamed the women’s movement for excessive breast-cancer screening.IN AI NEWSMeta AI: Meta claims its AI business can become profitable while writing off billions in costs and seeking government research subsidies.FTC investigation: The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into major AI companies over potential consumer harms.Workforce training: Technology companies are increasingly training employees themselves rather than relying on Ivy League universities.Data centers: One proposal suggests repurposing abandoned shopping malls as data centers.Grok and religion: The source highlights Grok’s reported acknowledgment of the Resurrection of Jesus as evidence that AI might develop the capacity to self-regulate.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWSUniversity of Delaware: The Justice Department sued the university over providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants.Visa revocations: The State Department has reportedly revoked more than 250,000 visas during Trump’s second term.Minnesota judges: The Justice Department brought charges against Minnesota judges accused of obstructing Trump’s immigration policies.IN CULTURAL NEWSChurch statue: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving a zoning ordinance that prevented a church from erecting a statue of the Virgin Mary.Education oversight: Department of Education data reportedly shows more than 1,100 allegations of sexual misconduct. The Justice Department also added UCLA’s law school to its list of institutions accused of unlawfully using DEI in admissions.California holidays: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation recognizing two Muslim holidays in California.Campus religious groups: Virginia State University reportedly removed Christian ministry groups while allowing groups representing other religions to remain.Social science research: An analysis argues that competition for academic publications encourages exaggeration, weak methodologies, and overstated findings, undermining public confidence in science.School choice: Trump introduced a school-choice tax credit included in the BBB legislation. The roundup says around 30 Republican-led states have signed on, while 20 Democratic-led states have not.IN TRANSOID NEWS- Riley Gaines lawsuit: A federal judge dismissed the Olympic swimmer’s lawsuit against the NCAA, ruling that the organization was not a recipient of federal funding and therefore was not bound by Title IX in the same way as schools.IN ECONOMIC NEWSEmployment: The U.S. economy is described as accelerating, with unemployment claims at their lowest level since 1969. Private employers added 46,000 jobs while government employment fell by 17,000.Employment demographics: The source says employment among native-born Americans declined by nearly one million over the past year, while foreign-born employment increased by half a million.Lawyer pay: High-ranking female lawyers reportedly earn 16% more than comparable male lawyers.Industrial investment: Spending on manufacturing plants reportedly exceeds even the rapid growth in investment in AI facilities.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWSEuropean energy and defense: A European biogas executive argued that military equipment requires diesel rather than biogas. With Europe operating roughly one-third fewer refineries than in 2009, pressure grew for European governments to release diesel reserves.EU
- 5 days ago16 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 29, 30, 3036
IN POLITICAL NEWSTrump and MLB: The source disputes a reported story that Trump wants a Major League Baseball team in Teton National Park, calling it fabricated.Minnesota Senate: A Democratic Senate candidate reportedly attempted to remove past anti-Minnesota posts from social media.GOP support and polling: The roundup cites polling showing very high Trump approval among self-described MAGA Republicans, unfavorable views of Democrats among men, and several Republican-favorable Senate and party-registration indicators.Red metros: A list of the 30 most Republican-leaning metropolitan areas is highlighted.America.gov: Trump launched a centralized government-services website intended to streamline access to thousands of federal services and consolidate information from roughly 29,000 government websites.NYC second-home tax: Courts reportedly rejected New York City's proposed second-home tax and sent the issue back for reconsideration.Florida: The state attorney general designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as domestic terrorist organizations. The source also cites a claimed 96% reduction in legal immigration from Islamic countries under Trump.Operation Tidal Wave: CBP reportedly arrested or removed 87 foreign cruise-ship crew members over alleged possession of child-abuse material.San Francisco: The roundup highlights allegations that sex offenders are being housed near schools.Kristi Noem: A report says Noem is seeking a divorce after more than 30 years of marriage.Jack Smith: The source alleges Smith's team obtained thousands of records involving Republican donors, senators, journalists, and businesses, and that Smith faced Senate questioning over the matter.IN AI NEWSOpenAI: Employees reportedly warned about security problems, while the company is reportedly delaying its latest AI iteration. AI industry leaders also agreed to voluntary self-regulation, and OpenAI faces a lawsuit connected to the reported Hugging Face breach.Anthropic: The company reportedly lost $42 billion in 2025 on roughly $4 billion in revenue. The source compares its situation to Amazon's early years.Texas data centers: Gov. Greg Abbott halted new data-center construction pending an ERCOT feasibility study on their impact on the state's power grid.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWSImmigration pardons: The source claims Democrats are seeking ways to keep undocumented immigrants in the country, including through pardons.Third-country deportations: The Supreme Court reportedly allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations to third countries.IN CULTURAL NEWSEducation: Jeffrey Tucker argues that COVID and “woke” politics have contributed to major upheaval in American education.College athletics: The Senate passed legislation aimed at restricting college-athlete transfers and reducing the current level of school-hopping.IN TRANSOID NEWSYouth gender policy: The source highlights reported opposition to gender-transition procedures for minors from California activists, Ken Paxton, and Trump.Student identity trends: A survey reportedly found lower rates of LGB and transgender identification among younger U.S. students, with the source attributing the trend to changing social attitudes.IN ECONOMIC NEWSNY climate tax: A federal judge struck down New York's $75 billion climate-superfund law targeting oil companies.Walmart: The retailer has begun rolling out digital pricing, while saying the system will not result in unfair price increases.Steel: Trump announced plans for what the source describes as the largest steel plant in U.S. history, to be built in Iowa and fully operational over roughly three years.Illinois battery plant: A Chinese battery manufacturer reportedly established a facility next to a small Illinois community using state funding, generating controversy among residents.U.S. economy: Second-quarter growth was reported at 2.2%, with the roundup citing stronger third-quarter indicators. August inflation reportedly fell to 3.4%.South Korea: South Korea reportedly plans more than $200 billion in U.S. investment, including $54 billion toward Alaska LNG.Manufacturing: Manufacturing-sector hiring reportedly increased in August.D
- 1 weeks ago11 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 26-282026
IN POLITICAL NEWSTrump-Xi summit: China reportedly agreed to freeze Iranian funds held in China.U.S.-Canada tensions: Mark Carney reportedly said Canada is preparing for a possible armed U.S. invasion, a claim the source mocks and contrasts with a U.S. military officer’s sarcastic response.DOGE case: A federal judge dismissed Attorney General James’ case against DOGE, according to the source.Missouri: The state launched an investigation into a Democratic fundraising organization over fraud allegations.Flock cameras: A brand-protection group is reportedly attempting to suppress publication of maps showing the locations of Flock surveillance cameras.IN AI NEWSOpenAI: The company reportedly exposed 53 user images publicly after a rogue-agent incident, prompting it to freeze or pause affected systems.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWSICE strategy: The source highlights a shift toward less predictable, less publicly visible immigration enforcement under Tom Homan, citing an NYT report on an ICE surge. Dallas ICE reportedly arrested 121 people during a summer operation.ICE arrest authority: Trump reportedly overrode guidance limiting arrests primarily to people with prior criminal records and directed ICE to continue broader arrests.Secret Service: A CEO was arrested in connection with an alleged Russian scheme involving foreign nationals attempting to infiltrate the Secret Service.Banking: The roundup says Trump's immigration crackdown is pushing undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. banking system.Social Security data: The Supreme Court reportedly ruled that the government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizens for enforcement purposes.IN CULTURAL NEWSFlying car: The Switchblade flying sports car reportedly has retractable wings that allow them to be concealed.IN ECONOMIC NEWSAuto regulations: The Trump administration changed vehicle emissions rules with the stated goal of lowering new-car prices.Economic instability: The roundup points to analysis examining the broader costs and consequences of current economic instability.Federal spending: Trump reportedly canceled nearly $1 billion in federal spending without congressional approval, prompting commentary about Congress being absent.U.S.-China tariffs: The two countries announced a tariff-reduction arrangement covering roughly $30 billion in goods.Markets: A Goldman Sachs economist reportedly said equities are refusing to panic. The roundup points to stronger-than-expected August orders for durable goods and nearly 6% declines in home prices as supporting indicators.Equity issuance: U.S. equity issuance is reportedly surging to levels associated with previous market booms.Oil: U.S. crude production reportedly reached record levels.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWSNetherlands: A Dutch MP warned about alleged Islamic grooming gangs following a reported sexual-assault case.England: Authorities reportedly thwarted a suspected terrorist attack involving vehicles approaching a U.S. bomber base, with five arrests.Hungary: Young Hungarians are reportedly resisting military conscription and showing little interest in a war with Russia.Strait of Hormuz: Oil traffic has recovered to roughly two-thirds of pre-conflict levels and is rising, while Iranian exports are reportedly near zero. The roundup says Iran used a one-month pause to export roughly 80 million barrels and argues its resulting cash reserves are now being depleted. Saudi Arabia has also restarted a Hormuz bypass pipeline.Germany/EU: Germany's new net-zero strategy reportedly emphasizes widespread electrification despite weak economic growth. The roundup disputes Germany's reported share of energy coming from electricity and notes EU pressure on Trump to keep diesel exports flowing.IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWSKennedy Center: Whistleblowers reportedly allege that repairs were deliberately delayed and that those delays are now being cited as a reason for the center's closure.NFL broadcasting: With Tony Romo away for alcohol rehabilitation, Tom Brady drew attention for bluntly criticizing Justin Herbert's interception, calling the throw a “meatball sub.”IN MEDICAL NEWSCOVID fraud: Federal investigat
- 1 weeks ago23 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 24-25, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS1. Trump-Xi meeting: Trump hosted Xi at a state dinner, with Chinese journalists briefly allowed in while CNN and Politico were initially excluded. The Senate also rejected a war-powers resolution concerning Iran.2. Cultural shift: The source points to changing entertainment and cultural preferences alongside some institutions quietly reversing pediatric transgender policies.3. Polls and 2028: Susan Collins is reportedly leading in Maine, while Gavin Newsom is positioning himself for California’s Democratic presidential nomination.4. Political influencers: The New York Times reports networks of low-paid influencers receiving scripted Democratic messaging for midterm advertising.5. Trump at the UN: Trump’s UN speech is presented as evidence of a changed international landscape under his policies.6. FBI breach: The FBI is investigating a possible cyberattack on its employment website, with hackers claiming access to agents’ personal data.7. Strait of Hormuz: The U.S. Navy is reportedly using laser systems to destroy drones in the Strait of Hormuz.8. Los Angeles: Mayor Karen Bass is reportedly trailing her more progressive opponent in the mayoral race.9. Teacher convictions: Two fifth-grade teachers at the same school were convicted of child sex crimes.10. Xi’s gifts: Xi brought two pandas and offered 100,000 student visas for Americans to study in China.11. Pardon allegations: A 60 Minutes report examined allegations of a “pardon economy” involving brokers selling access to presidential pardons.12. COVID restrictions: A lesbian bar owner’s decision to introduce “maskless Saturdays” triggered criticism from activists who described it as a mass-disabling event.13. New Jersey: The state’s lieutenant governor resigned amid sexual-misconduct and harassment allegations.14. Minnesota fraud: The SBA is expanding investigations into an alleged Somali-linked fraud network in Minnesota.15. Cocaine seizure: Operation Pacific Viper reportedly seized 260,000 pounds of cocaine.16. Trump rally victim: Jim Copenhaver, wounded during the 2024 Butler assassination attempt, died from complications related to his injuries.IN AI NEWS17. AI in space: Google is developing an AI-powered satellite/data-center concept designed to run AI computing in orbit.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS18. Voter verification: The Supreme Court allowed Trump’s voter-registration citizenship-verification program to continue, while the Sixth Circuit allowed Ohio’s proof-of-citizenship voting law to take effect for the midterms.19. Noncitizen voter rolls: Reuters reports that states mistakenly added roughly 30,000 noncitizens to voter rolls, while the source argues the true scale of the problem could be larger.20. Immigration enforcement: The State Department reportedly removed another 25,000 migrants, while federal and state authorities increase prosecutions involving alleged noncitizen voting.21. Migration and wages: Brookings reportedly acknowledged that mass migration reduced wages and contributed to higher rents.IN CULTURAL NEWS22. Physics: A new experiment suggests atoms may fundamentally be forms of light, a finding that would have major implications if confirmed.23. Religion: Ryan Burge’s research finds private religious and spiritual activity is substantially more common than public religious participation, while young people report less private spiritual activity.IN TRANSOID NEWS24. University of Maryland: An LGBTQ research lab faces a racial-discrimination complaint and a $700,000 claim involving federal funding.25. Military pilots: Sen. Tommy Tuberville presented evidence supporting claims about unusual sexual/fetish-related conduct involving some pilots.26. Women’s sports: A report claims 2,293 female athletes have lost medals to male competitors competing in women’s categories.IN ECONOMIC NEWS27. Housing/manufacturing: Mortgage rates reached 7%, yet new-home sales exceeded expectations and core manufacturing orders surged 14–16%.28. Energy: The Navajo Nation is supporting new power plants as Trump rolls back Biden-era regulations affecting power generation on reservations.29. Bank of America:<
- 1 weeks ago15 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 22-23, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS1. Greenland: Denmark’s PM praised Trump’s new security deal, with the U.S. reportedly planning two military bases in Greenland.2. White House media: Trump launched “Trump TV” after networks threatened to limit coverage, but CNN and others still aired his live appearances, including his UN speech. Trump also opened the new White House helipad and met Japan’s prime minister.3. Air traffic: Two unrelated failures at Philadelphia air traffic control caused widespread five-hour delays across the Northeast.4. Fraud: JD Vance’s fraud task force is pursuing more than 750,000 fraudulent accounts involving up to $2 billion in alleged criminal activity.5. Universities: Faculty emails from Utah Valley University following Charlie Kirk’s murder have sparked controversy over political hostility on campus.6. Democrats: Former Democratic operative Lindy Li criticized the party as increasingly communist and accused it of racism toward Asians.7. Political funding: A reported $638 million left-wing political network operating through tax-exempt charities is under scrutiny, while CAIR reportedly contributed heavily to Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign. An NBC poll reportedly shows Democrats down nine points among mail voters.8. Missouri redistricting: The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri’s Republican-favored congressional map, potentially restoring a Republican House seat.9. Terrorism: Kash Patel says the FBI has foiled more than 1,100 terrorist attacks since 2025.10. “Big Balls” assault: Judge Jeanine Pirro brought federal charges against two people accused of assaulting DOGE employee Edward Coristine.11. Trump and Secret Service: A Secret Service agent praised Trump for personally knowing agents and their families and ensuring they receive breaks and meals.12. Harvey Weinstein: Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison.IN AI NEWS13. Amazon vs. Meta: The AI competition is escalating, with Amazon reportedly blocking Meta’s AI agents from its platform.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS14. Illegal voting: Up to 300,000 suspected illegal-alien voting cases are reportedly awaiting investigation.15. Austin: Austin is using taxpayer funds for legal challenges against deportations.16. South African refugees: The Trump administration plans to admit 17,500 white South African refugees.IN CULTURAL NEWS17. Pell Grants: Florida will allow Pell Grants to fund workforce training programs aimed at employment.18. Mumbai restaurant: A celebrity restaurant was shut down after inspectors found food stored beside a urinal.19. Tylenol murders: A doctor known as the “unknown wanderer” was found dead from cyanide poisoning in an Idaho church, potentially providing a new lead in the decades-old Tylenol murder case.IN ECONOMIC NEWS20. Converse: Converse altered an advertisement after criticism over how an image of an Asian girl holding sneakers was presented.21. News traffic: Major U.S. news websites have suffered a sharp decline in web traffic.22. San Francisco: Tech, science, and social-media employment in San Francisco and Silicon Valley has fallen to roughly 2019 levels.23. Manufacturing: The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index increased again, beating expectations.24. Defense manufacturing: GM reportedly converted a vehicle factory in just 22 days to produce Patriot missile components.25. Diesel: An oil-industry argument warns that banning diesel exports could have significant consequences.26. Energy: S&P Global has reportedly shifted away from climate-transition language toward a greater focus on energy realities.27. Retirement: Trump signed an executive order creating low-cost IRA options for low-income Americans.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS28. Carbon capture: A European carbon-capture project reportedly plans to liquefy emissions and store them in tanks before dumping them into the ocean.29. Israel: Fauda, an Israeli-produced series depicting Hamas and October 7, is reportedly the top Netflix show in Lebanon.30. China: Former DNC chairman Howard Dean reportedly addressed a conference involving Chinese Communist Party leaders.31. Chinese military
- 2 weeks ago17 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 19-21, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS1. Greenland: Trump, Denmark, and Greenland reportedly reached a deal giving the U.S. control over Greenland’s security, which the source frames as another step toward securing major global maritime chokepoints.2. China: The administration is being urged to prepare for a potential sudden collapse of China’s communist regime.3. Polling: Claims of Democratic polling advantages are challenged by concerns about Republican nonresponse and polling accuracy. A Michigan poll also found 45% would not consider voting for a Muslim.4. Campaign funding: The NRCC is reportedly outraising and outspending Democratic counterparts, while some Democratic groups report funding difficulties.5. Media: The White House barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from press briefings, while major networks reportedly reduced on-camera Trump coverage.6. Kennedy Center: Biden-era inspections reportedly documented disrepair and safety hazards before Trump moved to address the building.7. Washington: The state Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved initiative protecting access to natural gas and gas appliances.8. USAID: USAID has officially closed.9. Nursing-degree fraud: Federal authorities dismantled a reported $250 million fraudulent nursing-degree scheme.10. SpaceX: A SpaceX launch deployed 27 Starlink satellites and successfully landed the booster.11. Arlington: Trump approved converting the Triumphal Arch project into a dual-purpose facility with military functions.12. Dearborn: DOJ filed a discrimination lawsuit alleging Christians and whites were discriminated against by the city.13. Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey’s administration proposed additional home-based support for families with newborns, drawing criticism over government involvement.IN AI NEWS14. AI regulation: A report argues that some AI safety fears are being amplified by industry leaders as a way to encourage costly government regulation that could reinforce major AI companies’ market positions.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS15. H1B visas: The $100,000 H1B fee reportedly reduced foreign applications by 87%. New social-media screening is coming, while the administration is also directing investigations into whether American workers were displaced by H1B employees.16. Border wall: Construction has reached the Big Bend region of Texas for another 47-mile section of border wall.17. Anti-ICE fund: A Minnesota-based anti-ICE relief fund reportedly shut down amid fraud allegations.IN CULTURAL NEWS18. New York euthanasia: A report says up to 20 people have been euthanized since New York legalized assisted dying.19. School choice: 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones reportedly sent her daughter to a troubled school as a political “sacrifice,” prompting backlash from the daughter.20. Religion: Research cited in the source finds more educated people are more likely to attend church regularly.IN TRANSOID NEWS21. Youth gender clinics: Two additional hospitals reached DOJ agreements to keep youth gender clinics closed.22. Abuse arrest: A former Pride organization president and school district employee was arrested on allegations involving child abuse and misconduct.23. Pronoun policy: A federal judge blocked the University of California from enforcing its pronoun-related harassment policy.IN ECONOMIC NEWS24. Seattle: Businesses are demanding stronger enforcement and protection from crime.25. Washington energy: The gas-appliance ruling could leave some homeowners facing conversion costs reportedly reaching $40,000.26. NYC buses: New York City is reportedly returning some buses to gas power after maintenance problems with electric buses.27. Fraud: A Medicare equipment company agreed to repay more than $800,000 over false-billing allegations, while a separate investigation uncovered more than $75 million in alleged homeless-program fraud.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS28. Energy: The source argues Western net-zero policies are restricting energy production while China continues expanding its energy infrastructure.29. Mao: A chart illustrates the enormous death toll attributed to Mao Zedong’s rule and its impact on global lif
- 2 weeks ago19 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 17-18, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWSNew Hampshire: Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned after acknowledging three judicial-conduct violations involving hiring practices and a female staffer.Jon Kyl: Former Republican Arizona Senator Jon Kyl died at 84. He served two separate periods in the Senate and later became a key figure in Arizona politics.Fraud enforcement: The House voted to make the federal Fraud Enforcement Division permanent, with some Democrats joining Republicans.Elections: Chris Pappas reportedly cut his advertising in New Hampshire, while an anti-Trump Detroit newspaper endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan.Public lands: Trump signed orders expanding access to federal lands for hunting and fishing and reversing some Biden-era restrictions.ActBlue: A woman alleged that her deceased mother's bank accounts showed unexplained “micro withdrawals” and political donations to ActBlue.Voter-fraud cases: Multiple new cases were reported, including seven arrests in Texas, a Russian national sentenced for registration fraud, a Colorado man accused of voting twice, an alleged illegal-voting case involving a Louisiana mayor, and six additional federal charges in California, Kansas and Louisiana.Missouri: A prosecutor reportedly died by suicide inside a courtroom.Threat against Trump: A Kansas man was arrested over alleged threats to kill President Trump and Ben Shapiro.Los Angeles County: The county reportedly experienced the largest population decline of any U.S. county.IN AI NEWSData centers: The House overwhelmingly passed legislation requiring data centers to cover their own energy costs, described as “Bring Your Own Energy.”AI safety: OpenAI disclosed six additional incidents involving reportedly concerning AI behavior. The roundup questions whether some industry safety concerns could also encourage regulatory structures that favor established companies.Students and AI: Universities are warning about “cognitive surrender,” where students become overly willing to accept AI-generated answers without independent evaluation.U.S.-China competition: China is reportedly applying elements of the Soviet Union’s Cold War strategy to its effort to close the U.S. AI lead.AI cybersecurity: Anthropic’s Claude was reportedly used in an attempt to break into ChatGPT, highlighting emerging AI-on-AI security risks.Drug manufacturing: Anthropic is reportedly exploring entry into pharmaceutical manufacturing, prompting concerns about the expansion of AI companies into sensitive industries.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWSBorder releases: Border Patrol reportedly recorded zero illegal releases into the United States for the 16th consecutive month.Indiana: A five-day ICE operation resulted in 426 arrests, according to the cited report.IN CULTURAL NEWSFamily relationships: Ryan Burge’s latest analysis finds that most parents and adult children generally get along, although evangelical parents and their children show a roughly 25-point gap over whether parents adequately prepared their children for adulthood.Peter Max: Counterculture-era artist Peter Max died at 88.Young men and marriage: A cited analysis says nearly three-quarters of young men want to marry but often lack traditional guidance or preparation for marriage.History: The roundup highlights Larry’s review of the 2005 Civil War book Retreat from Gettysburg.Kennedy Center: Trump and the Kennedy Center board say the building requires major repairs, while preservation groups are seeking continued operation and have asked a federal judge to place the institution into receivership. The political dispute over the center’s future remains unresolved.IN ECONOMIC NEWSJobless claims: Weekly unemployment claims reportedly fell to their lowest level in 57 years.Venezuela: Venezuela plans to move roughly $4 billion in gold from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.Toys “R” Us: The retailer plans to open 150 new stores, targeting the growing “kidult” market of adults who remain interested in toys and collectibles.Federal Reserve:</strong
- 2 weeks ago23 min
TODAY'S NEWS, September 15-16, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWSTrump assassination attempt: An anonymous donor reportedly paid to have Thomas Crooks cremated soon after the attempted assassination of President Trump, raising further questions about preservation of evidence. Trump has characterized the shooting as a Democratic plot to kill him, while Fox's Bret Baier reported that Crooks had 27 devices.FBI investigation: Jeff Childers argues that former FBI Director Christopher Wray repeatedly misled Congress about whether the FBI possessed Crooks's phones and ladder. Crooks also reportedly had an extended interaction with an unidentified person at a shooting range the day before the attack.Transparency concerns: Childers argues that virtually every aspect of the investigation raises questions about incompetence, selective disclosure, or a possible cover-up, saying the investigation has not provided the transparency needed to resolve conspiracy theories.Mail-in ballots: The Supreme Court left a lower-court ruling in place preventing Trump's proposed mail-in-ballot rules from taking effect for the midterms because of insufficient implementation time. Supporters of the rules expect a broader case could eventually reach the Court.Brennan subpoena: Former CIA Director John Brennan has reportedly been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury as part of a DOJ investigation into alleged efforts against Trump.Republican momentum: The roundup points to improving Republican polling numbers in states including New Hampshire, Minnesota and Oregon, while noting that Republican candidates are performing competitively in several races. It also cites polling-miss analysis and claims that more than half of registered voters watched the GOP convention.SNAP: Millions have reportedly been removed from SNAP rolls. The roundup argues that reforms should preserve assistance for genuinely needy people while reducing fraud and spending on items such as lottery tickets and unhealthy foods.2028 Democratic field: Another Democrat has reportedly endorsed Kamala Harris for 2028. The roundup argues that progressive Democrats may prefer Zohran Mamdani but questions whether he will ultimately be the nominee.Jewish security: Jewish organizations are reportedly spending more than $1 billion on security amid increased concerns about antisemitic threats.Smithsonian: Trump directed the Smithsonian to replace a modernist sculpture outside one of its facilities with a statue of a Founding Father within 90 days.Impeachment: Eighteen House Democrats reportedly joined Republicans in rejecting the latest attempt to impeach Trump.Child exploitation: FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau has identified more than 11,000 child victims, which the roundup describes as a substantial increase over figures from the Biden administration.Ilhan Omar: ICE is reportedly investigating the immigration status of Rep. Ilhan Omar.Weapons in space: The Air Force secretary said the United States already has weapons deployed in space. He also said Golden Dome installations are being developed, with 20 contracts worth $3.2 billion involving 12 companies and demonstrations planned for 2028.Voter-fraud investigations: The New York Times is criticized for focusing on whether federal investigators examining voter fraud may have violated state laws.Jonathan Cahn incident: The passenger who allegedly attacked Christian evangelist Jonathan Cahn on an American Airlines flight reportedly claims not to remember the incident.Philadelphia prosecutors: The roundup highlights allegations that six prosecutors in Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's office conspired to allow a mass murderer to escape prosecution.Accenture: The DOJ reportedly reached a $25 million settlement with federal-services contractor Accenture over alleged DEI-related hiring practices.IN AI NEWSChina/Anthropic data pipeline: The roundup highlights claims that Chinese users inadvertently provided login information and other data through a secret pipeline connected to the United States, portraying it as an unexpected intelligence advantage.Anthropic and government regulation: Anthropic reportedly faced restrictions from the Department of War earlier this year, while the roundup argues that calls for government AI oversight could create regulatory barriers that favor established companies over startups.Anthropic finances: The company reportedly faces a major audit involving questions about revenue commitmen
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